5.11. SR 09-07-2004TO:
FROM:
DATE:
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MEMORANDUM
Mayor and City Council
Bill Maertz, Parks and Recreation Director
September 7, 2004
Elk River Senior High Field House
Item 5.11..
The Elk River Area School District has initiated discussion on the potential for a cooperative
effort between the District and the City of Elk River in the District's construction of a field
house and new entrance to the ice arena. Discussions have been of an exploratory nature,
intended to generate ideas for potential collaboration.
The District's referendum has included 13 mill/on dollars for additional classroom space and
a field house at Elk River Senior High. The field house would consist of four
basketball/volleyball courts with a track around the perimeter. A new entrance would serve
the ice arena and the field house. In addition, there is 10,000 square feet of additional space,
which could include an exercise machine room, aerobics room and other recreational
facilities. The District has indicated a willingness to add additional recreational space if the
City is interested in contributing to this project.
The District is proposing a new ice arena in Rogers in this years' referendum, and in order to
create a level playing field, the School District has indicated a willingness to retire the 1.5
million dollar debt on the Elk River ice arena. Under this scenario, the District would
assume ownership of the arena and be responsible for needed capital improvements. Elk
River Senior High would receive ice time at no cost. The City would continue to manage,
maintain, and schedule the arena and be responsible for its operating budget. Without the
debt payments, the arena would likely generate a small profit.
Council Member Dietz will introduce this topic at the September 7, 2004 City Council
Meeting.
Elk River Senior High Athletic Director John Barth will attend the September 7, 2004 City
Council meeting to make a presentation.
Please find attached a concept design and site plan for this potential project.
Elk River Area Schools
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Proposed Activity Center
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Elk River Area Schools
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Proposed Activity Center
Elk River High School
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